Articles / Carla R. McBeath

Carla R. McBeath

Published author with two books: How to Find and Love Your Small Space, available on Amazon, and Your Will and Your Win: Rescuing Your Human Will from Popular Culture and Finding Your Win, soon available everywhere. Carla's background in fine art, graphic design, data analytics and digital marketing is evident with her work in gaming design and e-commerce. As a prolific story-teller, Carla has written feature articles, informational marketing posts and blog posts and has just launched a new blog/newsletter titled Understand This?, based on her new book and current research into the psychology of gaming with stories. She has designed e-commerce stores and social media campaigns. Carla earned a degree in the fine arts, from California College of the Arts, a Juris Doctor, and a Certificate in Light and Color Therapy. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two plushies: a Red Panda and a Giant Anteater. No names yet.

Discover the Surprising Effects of Color in Your Home Wardrobe (posted on the Advice Sisters' Blog)

Imagine you are shopping for new throw pillows for your living room. You look for the colors you like, colors that go with the sofa, colors that match or complement your color scheme. You probably don’t ask yourself: “is this color going to make me feel good?” But you can and you should! Discover the effects of color on well-being!

The Extraordinary Healing Benefits of Houseplants

There are studies proving that plants are soothing in a home or workplace. But no studies are necessary for those who live with plants, in their small spaces. They would not feel at home without them. However, not all plants are beneficial and there is a long list of plants poisonous to pets (and children). Just because it is pretty, does not mean it is safe.

Family Business Series-Addiction

When the second generation son is taking over the family business from a founding parent, and the son has a serious drinking or drug problem, who is going to confront him? One out of two American family businesses will have to deal with a family-related addiction problem within the company, according to a 2012 study of 99 family businesses from a broad range of industries across the country. One out of two. Addiction is a big problem for American family businesses — mostly a hidden problem.

Sibling Rivalry in the Family Business

Can brothers and sisters really work together? Or is there always an underlying rivalry, dating back to the worst of childhood rants: “Mom always liked you best!”!!! Sometimes, the family business is on the line. Family businesses can function as well with family members, as with non-family, except when siblings are not in harmony. One of the most frequent obstacles to a thriving business founded by, and operated by, a family is a fight between, or among, siblings. Northeastern University Cente